Rapport as an effective technique to gather information in Investigative Interviewing
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https://doi.org/10.31060/rbsp.2023.v17.n2.1584Keywords:
Civil Police, Forensic Psychology, Interviewing, RapportAbstract
In a criminal investigation, investigative interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects play a central role in finding the perpetrator. Establishing rapport, a positive and judgment-free relationship between interviewee and interviewer, is one of the techniques with proven effectiveness in improving the quantity and quality of information collected. However, there are no studies in Brazilian Portuguese on the topic or which evidence supports the use of rapport in the investigative context, a gap that this article intends to fill using a narrative review. The definition of rapport and how it can be established are presented, followed by the main evidence and advantages of using this technique in investigative interviews with witnesses, victims and suspects. Finally, it explains how rapport is used in the main international investigative interviewing protocols, as well as the recommendations to apply it in Brazilian police practice.
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